New Community Exhibition Features Photos Of Stonington

Press release from The Stonington Historical Society:

April 21, 2021

The Rosalie Thorne McKenna Community Photography Contest Exhibition opened at the Stonington Historical Society’s Lighthouse Museum April 20. Artists from the community submitted original photographs for consideration and the work of 13 finalists will be displayed in the exhibition.

The contest is named in honor of Rosalie “Rollie” McKenna, the famed portrait photographer who later called Stonington home

“Rollie’s photographs are iconic,” said Elizabeth Wood, Executive Director of the Historical Society. “In particular, her photographs of Stonington reveal so much about everyday life in our town. We hope this contest and exhibition builds on Rollie’s photographic legacy and continues to preserve what makes Stonington so special.”

Visitors will be able to cast their vote for their favorite photo. The most popular artist will be named the McKenna Honorary Photography Fellow and win $100, a Family Membership to the Stonington Historical Society, and one year of access to the Maurice LaGrua darkroom at the Woolworth Library. The second-place winner will receive a free Family Membership and the artist in third place will receive free Individual Membership. The three winning images will be displayed at the Lighthouse Museum for the 2021 season.

The exhibition will run from April 20 – 30. The Lighthouse Museum, 7 Water Street in Stonington, will be open 12 – 3 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday. Admission is free to all.

Masks are required, social-distancing guidelines will be followed, and hand sanitizer is available.

Founded in 1895, the Stonington Historical Society preserves, interprets, and celebrates the history of all of Stonington, Conn. The Historical Society owns and operates the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House, the Lighthouse Museum, and the Woolworth Research Library, as well as maintaining its collection of objects and offering educational programming throughout the year.

For more information, visit stoningtonhistory.org.

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